Psalm 126 A song of ascents. 126:1 When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. 126:2 At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, “The LORD has accomplished great things for these people.” 126:3 The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. 126:4 O LORD, restore our well-being, just
Psalm 127 A song of ascents, by Solomon. 127:1 If the LORD does not build a house, then those who build it work in vain. If the LORD does not guard a city, then the watchman stands guard in vain. 127:2 It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he can provide
Psalm 128 A song of ascents. 128:1 How blessed is every one of the LORD’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! 128:2 You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure. 128:3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as
Psalm 129 A song of ascents. 129:1 “Since my youth they have often attacked me,” let Israel say. 129:2 “Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me. 129:3 The plowers plowed my back; they made their furrows long. 129:4 The LORD is just; he cut the ropes of the wicked.” 129:5 May all who hate Zion be humiliated and turned
Psalm 130 A song of ascents. 130:1 From the deep water I cry out to you, O LORD. 130:2 O Lord, listen to me! Pay attention to my plea for mercy! 130:3 If you, O LORD, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you? 130:4 But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored. 130:5 I
Psalm 131 A song of ascents, by David. 131:1 O LORD, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me. 131:2 Indeed I am composed and quiet, like a young child carried by its mother; I am content like the young child I carry. 131:3 O
Psalm 132 A song of ascents. 132:1 O LORD, for David’s sake remember all his strenuous effort, 132:2 and how he made a vow to the LORD, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob. 132:3 He said, “I will not enter my own home, or get into my bed. 132:4 I will not allow my eyes to sleep, or my eyelids
Psalm 133 A song of ascents, by David. 133:1 Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together! 133:2 It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments. 133:3 It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where
Psalm 134 A song of ascents. 134:1 Attention! Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who serve in the LORD’s temple during the night. 134:2 Lift your hands toward the sanctuary and praise the LORD! 134:3 May the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion!
Psalm 135 135:1 Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD! Offer praise, you servants of the LORD, 135:2 who serve in the LORD’s temple, in the courts of the temple of our God. 135:3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant! 135:4 Indeed, the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to